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The expanded carriage house at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien offers country living close to town. It is on the market for $1,175,000.

The expanded carriage house at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien offers country living close to town. It is on the market for $1,175,000.

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With many original architectural details, such as wall sconces, simple moldings and classic Dutch entry door, the bungalow at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien features an open floor plan while staying true to character. less

With many original architectural details, such as wall sconces, simple moldings and classic Dutch entry door, the bungalow at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien features an open floor plan while staying true to ... more

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With its English cottage casement windows, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and original 1920s built-ins, the formal living room at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien is spacious.

With its English cottage casement windows, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and original 1920s built-ins, the formal living room at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien is spacious.

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The family room at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien has hardwood flooring and a stone fireplace.

The family room at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien has hardwood flooring and a stone fireplace.

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With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

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With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

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With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

With English gardens with lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

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The kitchen at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien features granite countertops, a bead board backsplash and stainless steel appliances with room for a small table and chairs.

The kitchen at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien features granite countertops, a bead board backsplash and stainless steel appliances with room for a small table and chairs.

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The expanded carriage house at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien offers country living close to town. It is on the market for $1,175,000.

The expanded carriage house at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien offers country living close to town. It is on the market for $1,175,000.

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On the market: Country living

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A darling expanded carriage house at 111 Old Kings Highway in Darien offers country living close to town.

With many original architectural details like the pretty wall sconces, simple moldings and classic Dutch entry door, the home features an open floor plan while staying true to character.

With its English cottage casement windows, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and original 1920s built-ins, the formal living room is both charming and spacious. Nine-foot ceilings create an open and airy living space in the 1920s bungalow.

"This stylish charming expanded and updated country home built in 1921 with 9-foot ceilings perched on a knoll within walking distance of town is truly an idyllic retreat," said Nancy Dauk, a real estate agent with Halstead Property. "A huge bonus is the shimmering pool and spacious pool house with huge terrace, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale or simply day to day living,"

The fireplace is flanked on either side by French doors leading to a quiet office space tucked off the living room.

A step-down dining room with slate floors and an antique barn board wall opens into a sunny family room with three sets of sliding doors accessing a flagstone terrace and deck.

With English gardens lush in lavender, salvia and ivy, the terrace provides a private oasis that overlooks the property.

The charming kitchen features granite countertops, a bead board backsplash and stainless steel appliances with room for a small table and chairs.

A master bedroom and a bedroom on the first floor feature original English cottage-styled casement windows and cottage chic louvered closet doors.